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Education
New UoN Vice-Chancellor Faces Sh12bn Debt, Strikes and Ranking Pressure
Prof Ayub Gitau takes leadership at the University of Nairobi amid heavy debt, industrial unrest risk and competition for students.
From Cell to Classroom: Ex-Inmate Kilatya Nthenge Begins His University Journey
Sentenced for stock theft in Lamu, Kilatya Nthenge used his years behind bars to sit his KCSE — then travelled over 600km to thank the magistrate who jailed him, and has now enrolled at Africa Nazarene University.
Universities Must Adapt as Kenyan Students Rethink the Value of Degrees
A Nation.Africa opinion piece by Dr Muindi of Zetech University argues that shifting student choices in the 2026/27 KUCCPS cycle — with thousands opting for TVET over degrees — signal a structural reckoning for Kenya's universities.
Twenty Pupils Killed in Uganda School Bus Crash as Government Bans All Excursions
Twenty pupils from King David Junior School in Kampala were killed when their bus overturned in Kapchorwa district on 17 July 2026, prompting Uganda's government to immediately suspend all school trips nationwide.
Missed University Placement? Here Is Your Second Chance Through KUCCPS
KUCCPS has opened a late application window giving Form Four leavers from the 2022 to 2025 KCSE cohorts a chance to secure instant degree placement — no waiting for the next academic year.
Teachers to Earn More as TSC Rolls Out New CBA Phase
Kenya's public school teachers receive higher pay from July 2026 as the TSC implements Phase II of the 2025–2029 CBA, with monthly increases of up to Ksh 2,055 across all job grades and no change to titles or allowances.
How to contact Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Kenya
Reach the Teachers Service Commission: Upper Hill location, phones, and related education contacts on ZaKenya.
Education and school contacts in Kenya: where to look
Where to find education-related organisations and related news on ZaKenya — plus how the public directory helps with office contacts.
Accessing County Bursaries: Documents and Application Tips
Key takeawaysFocus topic: county bursary application KenyaCovers: forms, timelines, follow-up, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors planning…